chicken and sausage gumbo

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73 Pinches
Lakewood, WA
Updated on Apr 19, 2010

I learned this recipe from a good friend, but I add a little twist to mine.. She adds shrimp to her at the end of cooking, right at serving.. I like mine without shrimps.

prep time 30 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method ---
yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 pound andouille sausage, cut into 1/4 inch thick slices
  • 4 - chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, cut into bite sizes
  • - vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 - green bell peppers, chopped
  • 2 - celery ribs, sliced
  • 2 quarts hot water
  • 3 - garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 - bay leaves
  • 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons creole seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2-1 teaspoon hot sauce
  • - hot cooked rice, cooked in chicken broth
  • - chopped green onions for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons flour

How To Make chicken and sausage gumbo

  • Step 1
    Cook sausage in a Dutch oven over medium heat, stirring constantly, 5 minutes or until browned. Drain on paper towels, reserving drippings in Dutch oven. Set sausage aside.
  • Step 2
    Cook chicken in reserved drippings in Dutch oven over medium heat 5 minutes or until browned. Remove to paper towels, reserving drippings in Dutch oven. Set chicken aside.
  • Step 3
    Add enough oil to drippings in Dutch oven to measure 1/2 cup. Add flour, and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, 20 to 25 minutes, or until roux is chocolate colored.
  • Step 4
    Stir in onion, bell pepper, and celery; cook, stirring often, 8 minutes or until tender. Gradually add 2 quarts hot water, and bring mixture to a boil; add chicken, garlic, and next 5 ingredients. Reduce heat to low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 1 hour. Remove chicken; let cool.
  • Step 5
    Add sausage to gumbo; cook 30 minutes. Stir in green onions; cook for 30 more minutes.
  • Step 6
    Return chicken to gumbo, and simmer 5 minutes. Remove and discard bay leaves.
  • Step 7
    Remove gumbo from heat. Serve over hot cooked rice. Garnish, if desired.

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